Adjectives of Evaluation and Comparison - Adjectives of Similarity

These adjectives describe the likeness, resemblance, or correspondence between two or more things, such as "similar", "alike", "comparable", "analogous", etc.

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similar [adjective]

(of two or more things) having qualities in common that are not exactly the same

Ex: The two cars had similar features , both having leather seats and a sunroof .

equal [adjective]

having the same amount, size, quantity, etc.

Ex: Both teams scored an equal number of goals , resulting in a tie game .

like [adjective]

identical or nearly the same in appearance, characteristics, etc.

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same [adjective]

like another thing or person in every way

Ex: They both have the same taste in music .

identical [adjective]

similar in every detail and totally alike

Ex: The test results for the two samples were identical , confirming their purity .

equivalent [adjective]

having the same meaning, quality, value, etc. as a different person or thing

Ex: Mathematicians proved the equations represented equivalent formulations of the same underlying theoretical concept .

analogous [adjective]

able to be compared with another thing due to sharing a similar feature, nature, etc.

Ex: The function of a heart in a human body is analogous to the function of a pump in a hydraulic system .

akin [adjective]

having similar characteristics or qualities

Ex: The novel 's themes are akin to those found in classical literature , exploring timeless questions of morality and fate .

isometric [adjective]

having the same length, height, and width

Ex: The engineering team used isometric projections to visualize the layout of the machinery in the factory .

corresponding [adjective]

connected with or similar to something that has just been stated

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indistinguishable [adjective]

impossible to differentiate or recognize as different

Ex: The two sauces tasted almost identical , making them indistinguishable in the blind taste test .

matching [adjective]

identical in appearance, design, or pattern

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like-minded [adjective]

sharing similar opinions, beliefs, interests, or attitudes on a particular subject or issue

Ex: The online forum provided a platform for like-minded gamers to connect and share strategies .

homogeneous [adjective]

composed of things or people of the same or very similar type

Ex: The music festival attracted a homogeneous crowd of rock music enthusiasts .

uniform [adjective]

consistent in form or character

Ex: The instructions were written in a uniform font to ensure clarity .

comparable [adjective]

having similarities that justify making a comparison

Ex: The salaries offered by the two companies are comparable , but the benefits differ .

alike [adjective]

(of two or more things or people) having qualities, characteristics, appearances, etc. that are very similar but not identical

Ex: The two models had strikingly alike bone structures , making them ideal candidates for twin-themed photo shoots .

congruent [adjective]

similar and in agreement with something

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proportional [adjective]

having a consistent or balanced relationship in size, amount, or degree relative to something else

Ex: In a recipe , the ingredients are typically proportional to the number of servings .

approximate [adjective]

close to a certain quality or quantity, but not exact or precise

Ex: The approximate distance to the nearest grocery store is two miles .

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